Author Archives: Jennifer Stanley

Delicious Savory Onion Pie

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

Today’s recipe is a wonderful savory onion pie from “The Little Primitive Cookery” cookbook. This cookbook is a compilation of 18th century recipes that this particular author put together for people of lesser means. This onion pie was probably a … Continue reading →

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Dutch Ovens

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

  There seems to be a modern resurgence in baking in Dutch ovens, but this technique has been used for hundreds of years. Dutch ovens were commonly used in 18th century kitchens. They were known by various names and they … Continue reading →

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The Best Bread Pudding Yet

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

The Best Bread Pudding yet from The Primitive Cookery Cookbook 1767 is a very simple bread pudding to make. Bread Pudding ¾ cup Flour 1 cup Bread Crumbs 4 oz. Raisins or Currants 2 tbsps. Sugar ½ tsp. ground Ginger … Continue reading →

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1796 Beef Steak Pie

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

Today we are doing a savory Beef Steak Pie using our Dutch oven. This recipe comes from Amelia Simmons’s 1796 cookbook American Cookery. Puff Paste Pie Crust ¼ pound Butter 2 pounds Shoulder Beef Roast White Onion Salt Pepper Flour … Continue reading →

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White Pot Bread Pudding

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

White pot is a sweet, buttery, bready, custard type bread pudding originating from 18th century Devon in southwest England. The term white pot simply means white pudding. Recipes for white pot changed very little over the years and between regions. … Continue reading →

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No-Knead French Bread

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

There is a bread baking technique that has been floating around the internet since about 2007, but it’s not a new idea, it’s been around for hundreds of years. A very simple dough with high moisture content that is baked … Continue reading →

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Fried Chicken

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

We usually think of fried chicken traditionally as an American dish, but today I’m going to share with you an old English recipe from a little recipe book by Nathan Bailey called “Dictionarium Domesticum” written in 1736 that I think … Continue reading →

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Quaking Pudding

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

Quaking pudding is much more like the modern day pudding idea that we have in our heads. . It is definitely different than the plum pudding. The ratios are much different, a lot less flour and a lot more liquid … Continue reading →

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Payn Perdu (French Toast)

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

Who doesn’t like a nice big plate of French toast? Nice firm bread soaked in eggs with milk, maybe garnished with a little bit of fresh fruit, some cinnamon and slathered over the top with maple syrup. Have you ever … Continue reading →

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Simple Apple Pudding

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

So I haven’t found much about soldiers doing boiled puddings yet, but there is a piece in Joseph Plum Martin’s book about soldiers coming and stealing a woman’s food, including her pudding, bag and all. There are many period recipes … Continue reading →

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